What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mid to Senior MEP Cost Consultant position at MGAC?
MGAC is a global boutique consultancy dedicated to managing and representing our clients’ best interests. Our success is rooted in hiring exceptional people who are driven to do challenging work with the unique blend of experience, integrity, creativity, and commitment that separates us from our competitors.
We have three simple goals: to do the most interesting and challenging work, to have fun working together, and to build a successful business in the process.
This position is hybrid and requires local support with at least 1-3 days on-site, in one of our offices across the United States.
\n- 5 years of experience in MEP/FP cost planning and estimating across various building types
- Degree in a construction related discipline
- Provide design stage cost planning, cost estimating and value engineering
- Ability to build Cost Reports/Estimates for review by others
- A strong understanding of MEP system designs
- Strong computer skillset with Excel
- Understanding of basic construction estimating metrics
- Worked on both large and small / new and renovation projects
- Experience with basic change order requests and processes
- Understanding of local and national market pricing
- Familiarity with quantity takeoff software (Cost-X and Bluebeam preferred)
- Experience with Microsoft PowerBi a bonus
- Be a part of client meetings and reconciliation with contractors, with an emphasis on leading this on all aspects of MEP/FP disciplines
- Advise clients on cost drivers, cost reductions, benchmarks, and current market conditions
- Have experience with BIM/ Revit for quantity takeoffs
- Develop market research, implement company training initiatives
- Attend network events and start honing Business Develop skills
- With a healthy 28 year history in North America (and even longer in UK), we are at an exciting stage of growth as a business. There is palpable energy and momentum across the company that is easy to tap into and be inspired by. The people around you are welcoming and go out of their way to make their support known.
- We are consistent Top Work-Places awardees with a strong employee first culture. Let's chat and we can give you incredible examples of this culture at work.
- MGAC is founded on an entrepreneurial culture, and you will be encouraged to embrace new ways of doing things, to deliver outcomes and positive experiences that regularly exceed client expectations.
- We are a global company, yet we are committed to remaining nimble enough to provide our clients with a level of care that our bigger competitors struggle to achieve.
- Your voice will be heard here, your ideas considered, and your efforts rewarded. Our relatively flat hierarchy means our directors’ doors are always open. We want you to work with us to build on a positive culture, to ensure your ideas and valued contributions (which have helped our clients) are recognized when it comes to reviews and appraisals. You will be truly valued and looked after.
- We support your wellness and promote a healthy blend of work/life balance. We encourage you to take that PTO and offer cutting edge benefits. Top-notch free mental health support services are just the latest to be added to an incredible lineup.
- And last but not least... we're fun. At least we think so. :-D. There isn't a day that goes by where there isn't deep belly laughter heard in the hallways.
- Over the past decade, MGAC has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post, affirming MGAC’s commitment to fostering a unique and collaborative environment where staff can grow personally and professionally.
- MGAC’s competitive benefits contribute to our award-winning culture. On your first day of work, employees begin accruing vacation at a rate of 10 hours per month, equivalent to 3 weeks each year. Employees also receive 1 day off for their birthday! Sick leave accrues at 64 hours per calendar year or 8 days annually. Additionally, full-time employees are provided 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
- For more information on MGAC’s generous benefits, please visit our careers section on www.mgac.com.
Not seeing what you're looking for? Reach out to a member of our internal Talent Acquisition Team to start a conversation and begin exploring future opportunities with MGAC!
MGAC's Talent Acquisition Team:
Esther Moasser, Talent Acquisition Director
Caroline MacMillan, Talent Acquisition Manager- US
Jessie Cortez, Recruiter Coordinator- US
Mel King, Director of Talent- UK
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
